BEA WebLogic Server up to 5.1.x File Servlet /ConsoleHelp/ Source information disclosure

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in BEA WebLogic Server up to 5.1.x and classified as problematic. The affected element is an unknown function of the file /ConsoleHelp/ of the component File Servlet. Such manipulation leads to information disclosure (Source). This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2000-0682. Furthermore, there is an exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in BEA WebLogic Server up to 5.1.x (Application Server Software). Affected by this issue is an unknown code of the file /ConsoleHelp/ of the component File Servlet. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a information disclosure vulnerability (Source). Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-200. The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. Impacted is confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

BEA WebLogic 5.1.x allows remote attackers to read source code for parsed pages by inserting /ConsoleHelp/ into the URL, which invokes the FileServlet.

The weakness was shared 07/31/2000 with Foundstone as not defined posting (Bugtraq). The advisory is shared for download at archives.neohapsis.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2000-0682. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. Technical details as well as a public exploit are known. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1592.

After immediately, there has been an exploit disclosed. It is declared as proof-of-concept. As 0-day the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 11724 (BEA WebLogic FileServlet Source Code Disclosure), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family CGI abuses and running in the context r. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 120543 (BEA Weblogic Server FileServlet Show Code Vulnerability).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. Attack attempts may be identified with Snort ID 2238.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (5024), Tenable (11724), SecurityFocus (BID 1518†), OSVDB (1481†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-814†). The entries VDB-15825, VDB-15826 and VDB-111324 are related to this item. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.8

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
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Name: Source
Class: Information disclosure / Source
CWE: CWE-200 / CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
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Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Nessus ID: 11724
Nessus Name: BEA WebLogic FileServlet Source Code Disclosure
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OpenVAS ID: 11724
OpenVAS Name: WebLogic source code disclosure
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Snort ID: 2238
Snort Message: SERVER-WEBAPP WebLogic ConsoleHelp view source attempt
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10/20/2000 +81 days 🔍
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06/11/2003 +109 days 🔍
06/26/2014 +4033 days 🔍
10/13/2025 +4127 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: archives.neohapsis.com
Organization: Foundstone
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2000-0682 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2000-0682
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-15824
X-Force: 5024
SecurityFocus: 1518 - Weblogic FileServlet Show Code Vulnerability
OSVDB: 1481 - BEA WebLogic FileServlet Source Code Disclosure
Vulnerability Center: 814 - BEA Weblogic FileServlet Reveals Source Documents in Root Directory, Medium

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 06/26/2014 16:43
Updated: 10/13/2025 02:35
Changes: 06/26/2014 16:43 (53), 05/08/2019 23:48 (36), 10/13/2025 02:35 (20)
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